Antietam (CG 54) - Naval Cruise Book

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HEY! that ship has women on it Its hard to drink coffee with this thing on AnxiETAM was the first ship outside the gulf to respond, and we continued our patrol for 90 days. We were constantly vigilant, but our worst enemies were the heat and humidity, and the perceived mine and gas threats. We always had our gas masks close by. Boredom was a problem too, but knowing the situation might explo de at any mo- ment kept the crew on its toes at all times. ' • ' fi - 7 hot enough pockets What you get when you cross Rambo and Qumby

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OPERATIOn DESERT SHIELD In early August, while AnilETAM was en- route to Diego Garcia, we were turned northwest and told to steam at best speed toward the Arabian Gulf in re- sponse to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. The operation quickly gained interna- tional attention and was named Opera- tion DESERT SHIELD. Mexican for lunch What the best dressed sailor is wearing Chamby and ole ' Betsy Alleas License and registration, please DESERT SHIELD became the large! build up of US forces since Viet Fian including the Piavy, Marines, Army, A ' Force, and Coast Guard. Soon, th rest of the world joined in their su| port as navies from Great Britain, Cai ada, the Netherlands, France, Ital and Australia steamed into the gulf t conduct a multi-national blockad against Iraq. 48 stinger missile at the ready Kcpcl all boarders A dhow, the Arab Ashing boat

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